Explaining to young children that someone has died

Talking to a young child about death and dying is incredibly difficult and can feel just too hard to do. In order to make some sense of what has happened children need information and explanations. These need to be honest, simple and in language that children understand.

Viewing a body with a child

Viewing a body may feel like a very grownup thing for a child to do and many adults will understandably have reservations. People have different views, or may assume that a child will find it too upsetting.